Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing (D01LF) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Students that complete the Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing should have:

• acquired the capacity to develop significant and sustained research projects as either practice or theory or a combination of both;
• developed flexible and sophisticated strategies for problem-solving, researching, writing and thinking critically in creative, editing and publishing projects;
• advanced knowledge of editorial principles and methods including detailed understanding of the use of computers in editing and publishing for print and digital media;
• acquired detailed knowledge of effective communication strategies and sound knowledge of the commercial and global organisation and operation of the publishing industries, with particular reference to Australia and the Asia Pacific region;
• developed an understanding of print production and design including a knowledge of the history of print culture;
• an understanding of ethical and legal standards in the creative writing, publishing and editing disciplines;
• developed capacity for critical evaluation and creative self-awareness; and
• a respect for communication, support, co-operation, constructive criticism and intellectual integrity within the discipline of creative writing.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should have acquired skills in:

• writing in a variety of genres;
• project management;
• innovative problem solving;
• creative and critical thinking;
• team work and liaison in professional contexts; and
• research processes and applications.

Graduate attributes